The present study shows concretely how the growth-cum-equity strategy was designed and implemented in Brazil. It also analyses the extent to which the strategy helped Brazil overcome the global financial and economic crisis which erupted in the aftermath of the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Finally, the review identifies key pending challenges and formulates possible policy responses. This country review is part of a series entitled: ''Studies on Growth with Equity'' prepared by the International Institute for Labour Studies (only available in English). More country reviews are to be found hereunder.